Keeping an opponent inside your guard limits their offensive capability, and prevents them from advancing to a more dominant position. Meanwhile you can look for opportunities to sweep or submit them. In this video, BJJ World Champion Silver Medalist Almiro Barros from the EVOLVE Fight Team demonstrates 5 solo guard…

If you’re up against a taller opponent or an aggressive opponent who constantly throws jabs, the overhand punch could be the best strike to have in your arsenal. It can generate a lot of power because your entire body will be behind the punch. In this video, Muay Thai World…

Once you have secured side control, the next step is to advance your position so that you can begin landing strikes and attack for submissions. In MMA, the crucifix mount is one of the most devastating top positions. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches how to move from…

Once you have secured the top position, the next step is to advance your position by passing the opponent’s guard. In MMA, it is important that you make use of strikes to soften the opponent’s defense and open their guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Ataides teaches a…

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively. The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place. In this video, ONE Championship World Champion Ben Askren teaches a mat return takedown…

BJJ is one of the world’s most effective disciplines for self defense. Although it is not comprehensive, there are many great techniques from BJJ that can cross over into real world self defense. In this video, BJJ No-Gi World Champion Takeo Tani teaches a self defense technique adapted from BJJ.

Playing the open guard from the bottom position opens up a variety of sweep and submission options. The key to the open guard position is establishing strong grips in order to prevent the opponent from passing your guard. In this video, BJJ World Champion Teco Shinzato teaches a choke from…

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines in MMA. A well rounded fighter must be able to wrestle both offensively and defensively. The superior wrestler will hold the advantage of determining where the fight takes place. In this video, UFC World Champion Rafael dos Anjos teaches single leg takedown defense…

From the bottom guard position you can attack for submissions and sweeps. The development of an active guard will ensure that your opponent stays on the defensive from the top position. Arm locks are one of the most high percentage submissions from the guard position. In this video, BJJ No-Gi…

A fundamental progression from the top position in BJJ is from guard to half guard to side control. If you are able to secure the half guard position on your opponent, there are a wide range of specific half guard passes that can be utilised dependent upon your opponent’s defense.…

The Kimura is one of the most effective armlock submissions in BJJ. You can attack for the Kimura from the standing position, top position, and bottom position. Mastery of the Kimura will elevate your BJJ submission game to the next level. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa teaches…

Side control is one of the dominant positions in BJJ. Once you have secured side control, you can begin to look for submissions or work to advance your position further into full mount. In this video, BJJ World Champion Bruno Pucci teaches a side control to mount transition.

In this beginner level combination, Muay Thai World Champion’s Orono Wor Petchpun and Namsaknoi Yudthagarngamtorn will teach a striking sequence that includes punches and kicks. These movements serve as the foundation for any Muay Thai fighter, and it is critical that you focus on mastering each of these techniques. You…

Wrestling is one of the primary disciplines that has been proven effective in the sport of MMA. A well rounded mixed martial artist must have a strong wrestling game, both offensive and defensive. By controlling the wrestling of a fight, a fighter has complete control of where the fight will…

The clinch position is one of the most devastating positions in Muay Thai. Good clinch fighters can dominate a fight from the clinch position unleashing a barrage of knees, elbows, and sweeps. In order to master the clinch, you must start by learning the basic clinch positions from which you…

The development of a strong guard is a skill that will serve you well in BJJ. The guard is a defensive position that is played from the bottom. With a strong guard, you can completely shut down an opponent’s offensive attacks. It will give you the confidence to play the…

From the bottom position in BJJ, the objective is to attack for submissions or sweep your opponent off their base. Depending upon how your opponent attacks from the top, there are a wide range of sweeps that can be used effectively. In this video, BJJ champions Marcos Ratinho and Thiago…

In order to truly master a technique requires time and repetition. No one becomes a master the first time they are taught a new technique. Only through hours and hours of focused practice and drilling can one truly master a technique. The fastest way to mastery is through drilling the…